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This battle was much closer as Nadal pulled off a 7-6 6-4 win where Thiem managed to save two Championship points at 5-4 in the second set. The 2017 Monte Carlo Masters was his first title victory since April. The victory is expected to boost Nadal to No. 4 in the ATP world rankings. Nadal , who ended a seven-match losing streak against World No. 2 Novak Djokovic in their semi-final on Saturday, was given a much sterner test by Thiem than in last month's final of the Barcelona Open.

The prestigious competition is in touching distance for one of the continent's most storied clubs, a five-time European champion. 'More than ever we needed to stick together and to be very strong together because it was very hard for us, especially for the players, I must say.

He went 226.774 on Thursday. Then came a rain delay that pushed the start of qualifying from late morning to the hottest part of the afternoon and forced the first drivers in qualifying line to make their only allowed attempt on a hot surface that lacked the grip needed to contend for the pole speeds.

Josh Harrop introduced himself to Old Trafford in some style as the debutant's stunning strike set the youngest Manchester United team in Premier League history on course for victory against Crystal Palace . Let me go home, I'm in the final now. "It's the only positive thing". Pogba, the world's most expensive player, was one of the few star players to be handed a start by United manager Jose Mourinho after missing the previous two games following the death of the player's father.

Nearly equally significant, the Turf Moor clash will determine who is the best team in claret and blue - Burnley, on 40 points, need a win to overtake the Hammers who have 42. The Gunners (22-6-9) go into the final day of the season fifth in the Premier League table, and requiring Liverpool to slip against Middlesbrough or Manchester City to lose in spectacular fashion versus Watford if they are to sneak into the top four.

Juve finally took the lead after 32 minutes and all but secured their place in the final. This was the second goal for Mario Mandžukić in the Champions League this season. "I don't score very often, so I'm happy, but in a way I prefer the assist to a goal, so everyone goes home happy". "It was normal in the circumstances and towards the end of the season", said Allegri, who warned his team not to think about any another result than a win.